Five Pathways to Growth

As you focus your attention on the growth of your company, there are five key pathways to consider:

  1. Grow Organically
  2. Exit the Market
  3. Be the Low-Cost Provider
  4. Do Nothing
  5. Pursue External Growth

Before you even start planning an acquisition, remember there are other growth options available. It is an important realization that you do have a choice. This way, you can make an informed decision and understand exactly why you chose your path to growth and not another.

In my future posts I will discuss the five pathways to growth in more detail.

  • acquisition, David Braun, Growth, growth pathways, M&A

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